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Cooper Zeon CS8 Test Results

Tested 2017 to 2024 6 publications

Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Cooper Zeon CS8 averages a finish of 19th. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 79% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 28% across 12 tests.

  • 15Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 19thAverage finish
  • 34%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Cooper Zeon CS8

15 tests, 2017 to 2024

0%50%100%2017201820192021202220232024Average 34%2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout (2017): P19 of 51, Beat 57% of the field2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2017): P17 of 20, Beat 11% of the field2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2018): P14 of 16, Beat 13% of the field2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview (2018): P13 of 51, Beat 74% of the field2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (2018): P16 of 20, Beat 21% of the field2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test (2018): P12 of 16, Beat 27% of the field2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (2018): P8 of 11, Beat 10% of the field2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (2019): P29 of 53, Beat 36% of the field2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2019): P9 of 10, Beat 11% of the field2019 Mid Range Tyre Test (2019): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (2021): P26 of 53, Beat 52% of the field2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2022): P25 of 50, Beat 42% of the field2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2023): P24 of 50, Beat 51% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2023): P33 of 50, Beat 35% of the field2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2024): P33 of 55, Beat 41% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 34%

Record by discipline

Where the Cooper Zeon CS8 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 12 P21.5 of 31.7 28% -
Dry Handling 4 P14 of 15.3 8% -
Subj. Dry Handling 3 P8.3 of 11.7 24% -
Wet
Wet Braking 12 P15.1 of 31.7 50% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P9 of 50 84% -
Wet Handling 6 P9.2 of 14.2 34% -
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P9.3 of 11.7 24% -
Straight Aqua 6 P9.5 of 19.2 47% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P33 of 50 35% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P7 of 10 33% -
Gravel Traction 1 P6 of 10 44% -
Grass Traction 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Mud Traction 1 P3 of 10 78% -
Comfort
Noise Strong 6 P4.3 of 19.2 79% 2
Tyre Weight 1 P49 of 50 2% -
Value
Wear 3 P23.3 of 30 26% -
Value 2 P27 of 35 26% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P10.3 of 12.3 21% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P43 of 50 14% -
Abrasion 1 P47 of 50 6% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Cooper Zeon CS8. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Maxxis Premitra HP5 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind 10 1 9 - 10%
Firestone RoadHawk 9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind 9 2 7 - 22%
Avon ZV7 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Continental Premium Contact 6 8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind 8 0 8 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind 8 0 8 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Semperit Speed Life 3 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Falken Azenis FK510 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Sport 5 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 5 0 4 1 0%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Fulda SportControl 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Gislaved Ultra Speed 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Barum Bravuris 5HM 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
BFGoodrich gGrip 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Viking Protech Newgen 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 15 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.

Across 15 summer tests, the Cooper Zeon CS8 consistently trails premium rivals, with an average finish of 18.9 and frequent lower-midfield placements. Its most repeatable positives are competitive wet braking in select tests and low external noise, but these are offset by weak dry braking, modest wet handling/aquaplaning margins, and poor efficiency/wear metrics in major comparative programs.

Overall, the tyre shows flashes of wet grip strength (notably in ADAC 2023) and good noise comfort, yet lacks balance: braking consistency doesn't translate to handling, aquaplaning or rolling resistance, and durability/value results are often unfavorable.

Performance Strengths

  • Wet Braking Performance Moderate
    Details
    • 2/50 wet braking (+1.7% from best) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • 5/16 wet braking (+3.7% from best) in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
    • 18/48 wet braking (+11.7% from best) in 2023 AutoBild 225/45 R18
  • Noise/Comfort Strong
    Details
    • 1/8 noise in 2019 Moottori 205/55 R16
    • 1/16 noise in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
    • 7/50 noise (+1.6% from best) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
  • Straight-line Aquaplaning (occasional) Minor
    Details
    • 2/10 straight aquaplaning (+0.6% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild AllRad SUV 225/55 R17
    • 7/20 straight aquaplaning (+4.4% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
  • Road noise Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry grip Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Ride comfort Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong
    Details
    • 34/55 dry braking (+9.9%) in 2024 AutoBild 205/55 R16
    • 35/44 dry braking (+9.5%) in 2022 AutoBild 215/55 R17
    • 20/20 dry braking (+8.5%) in 2017 AutoBild 225/50 R17
    • 10/11 dry handling (+2.2%) in 2018 AMS 225/45 R17
  • Wet Handling and Aquaplaning Consistency Strong
    Details
    • 33/50 curved aquaplaning (+17.5%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • 9/11 wet handling (+3.1%) in 2018 AMS 225/45 R17
    • 15/16 wet handling (+4%) in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
    • 9/10 wet braking (+16.6%) in 2019 AllRad SUV 225/55 R17
  • Rolling Resistance / Fuel Efficiency Strong
    Details
    • 43/50 fuel consumption (+7.3%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • 20/20 rolling resistance (+50%) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
    • 8/8 rolling resistance (+18.9%) in 2019 Moottori 205/55 R16
  • Wear / Durability and Value Strong
    Details
    • 42/50 wear (+55.9%) and 47/50 abrasion (+180.7%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • 16/20 wear (+30.5%) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
    • Value 40/50 (+155.3% from best) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Behaviour at the limit Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Cooper Zeon CS8 (6 tests) and 15 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 2 of 6 tests 9 praise, 1 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 2 of 6 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 2 of 6 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet grip weakness in 2 of 6 tests 10 praise, 2 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 15

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 1 test
2023 2 tests
P33 of 50 Beat 35% of the field

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

StrongWet Braking WeakTyre Weight WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 1 test
2021 1 test
2019 3 tests
P6 of 8 Beat 29% of the field

2019 Mid Range Tyre Test

Moottori 205/55 R16

StrongNoise WeakSubj. Dry HandlingStraight AquaRolling Resistance WinnerSemperit SpeedLife 2

P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild Allrad 225/55 R17

Conditionally Recommended.

StrongStraight Aqua WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

2018 5 tests
P8 of 11 Beat 10% of the field

2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 225/45 R17

Conditionally recommended.

WeakDry Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4

2017 2 tests

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